Communication and Media Studies at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 396 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #495 | $39,749 |
| 397 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $51,698 | $55,170 | #306 | $29,501 |
| 398 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,671 | $54,352 | #334 | — |
| 399 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,446 | $54,244 | #337 | $31,169 |
| 400 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $51,397 | $55,140 | #308 | $39,775 |
| 401 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,395 | $58,195 | #214 | $35,442 |
| 402 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,379 | $48,902 | #505 | $26,344 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,169 one year after graduating and $51,446 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #399 by median pay four years after graduation, and #337 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,362.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.